Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics, Flexible Workforce

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul Park (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks an orthopedic physical therapist for outpatient clinics serving adolescents to adults across the Twin Cities metro area. MDT training is preferred; mentoring is available to develop MDT skills.

The role involves safe, evidence-based care within the scope of practice, including examinations, planning, interventions, and outcome measures. The position is 1.0 FTE with typical hours Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, coverage across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Minnesota or temporary MN license.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• MDT training preferred; mentoring available for MDT exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform Evaluation/Re-evaluation with patient and family.
• Gather relevant data and perform examinations.
• Determine diagnosis and prognosis; develop an individualized plan of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and coordinate care.
• Educate patient and family; modify plan as needed; establish discharge plan.

Skills

Physical therapy license

Basic Life Support

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic orthopedic physical therapist to join our outpatient flexible workforce team!

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic orthopedic physical therapist to join our outpatient flexible workforce team! The physical therapist will serve adolescent through adult patients across multiple outpatient, orthopedic therapy clinics in the greater Twin Cities metro area. Preferred candidate will have Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) training. Where MDT training and experience is limited, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. In collaboration with patients and families, the physical therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

• FTE: 1.0, (80 hours per pay period).
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, generally 8:00am - 4:30pm; shift can vary +/- 30 minutes, depending on the needs of the clinic being covered.
• Position provides coverage at various locations across the greater Twin Cities metro including, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Eagan, Edina, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hugo, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minneapolis, St. Anthony, St. Paul, and Woodbury.
• Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care.. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• The physical therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
• Gathers pertinent data
• Performs examination
• Determines treatment diagnosis
• Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
• Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
• Determines prognosis for recovery
• Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
• Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
• Establishes appropriate discharge plan
• Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
• Implements plan of care
• Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
• Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

Required Qualifications

• Physical Therapy License in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in the state of Minnesota
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• 1 year experience
• MDT experience and training

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status